sample

sample
I UK [ˈsɑːmp(ə)l] / US [ˈsæmp(ə)l] noun [countable]
Word forms "sample":
singular sample plural samples
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1) an example or small amount of something that shows you what all of it is like
sample of:

I took home some samples of curtain fabrics.

We had to bring some samples of our work to the interview.

a) a small amount of a product that is given to people to try
free sample:

They gave me loads of free samples of their make-up.

b) [only before noun] made as a sample

a booklet that gives some sample examination questions

2)
a) a small amount of a substance that is used for scientific or medical tests

Tests were performed on hair and blood samples.

take/collect/obtain a sample:

Researchers are taking samples of the air close to the factory.

b) a group of people who are used for getting information about a larger group or about the whole population

After six weeks on the drug, over 60% of the sample showed some improvement.

The reliability of the results depends on the size of the sample.

random sample (= chosen without any definite pattern or plan):

The study took a random sample of 100 students from 3 schools.

3) music a short piece of music that is copied from a record, and then used again as part of a new piece of music

II UK [ˈsɑːmp(ə)l] / US [ˈsæmp(ə)l] verb [transitive]
Word forms "sample":
present tense I/you/we/they sample he/she/it samples present participle sampling past tense sampled past participle sampled
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1)
a) to test a small amount of something in order to get information about the whole thing

The air is sampled continuously to measure changes in air pollution.

b) to taste a small amount of food and drink in order to see what it is like

We sampled the soup and found the flavour surprisingly delicate.

2) to use a group of people in order to get information about a larger group or about the whole population

Only 23% of those sampled said they were in favour of reducing the speed limits.

3) to try doing a new activity for a time

Here you can relax and sample life in this island paradise.

4) music to copy a short piece of music from a record, and then use it again as part of a new piece of music. This activity is called sampling.

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